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Newspaper
Boston Post
Location
Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Feb 13, 1908
Page
2
Salem reports the curfew bell at the Bentley schoolhouse no longer rings causing confusion for households. Elders relied on the signal to time their evenings and now children stay out later lacking warning.
An advertisement-style health piece urges readers to consider kidney function and suggests Dr Kilmer’s Swamp Root as a remedy. It explains kidneys filter all blood daily and asserts many illnesses originate from kidney trouble. The ad invites readers to write to Kilmer & Co in Binghamton New York for a sample.
Cambridge Rep Julius Meyers challenges President Eliot to a public debate on Harvard property taxation after defending a bill to curb Harvard expansion in Cambridge. He argues Cambridge bears 30 million dollars in untaxable property and cites plans for 40 million more from Harvard River side Associates.
Principal Assessor Francis J. Horgan was honored at a banquet by 75 friends at the Quincy House. Attendees traveled from Fall River Worcester Cambridge and other Massachusetts cities. Toasts praised his qualities with speakers including Thomas F. Daly John H. Dillon Michael J. Barry and several clergy.
The petition for an investigation into Bror Goranson a Swedish inmate who died at Taunton Insane Asylum was considered by Lieutenant-Governor Draper and Councillors Bemis Barry Page and Jones. After hearings by Charles N Norling and Dr Goss the majority found death due to insanity and self-inflicted wounds with no public hearings.
Councillor Barry asserts no clearer case against the Taunton institution, charging neglect and falsified reports. He cites contradictions by Superintendent Goss, wounds on a deceased patient, and neck marks not caused by a camisole. Norling praises Governor Gullé but laments the committee’s ignorance of institute methods and calls for a broader investigation amid Swedish and other communities raising funds.
A post van attack near Janoff in Lublin government leaves driver and five soldiers dead, two soldiers wounded, with $2500 looted. In Paris banks circulate talk of a Japan loan. Wu Ting Fang sails to America with 32 students. D J Purdy becomes M P P without port folio in St John. British Columbia enacts a naval bill mandating an educational test for immigrants.
A committee in Greater Boston plans to raise 100000 for Parker Memorial extension, with only half subscribed. Dr H W Wiley of Washington agreed to speak at the Boston City Club tonight. H D Haywood of Western International Miners to discuss trades unionism at Malden Elks Hall Saturday. A pedestrian, David N Hollin of Woburn, was hit by a Roxbury streetcar on Northampton Street and taken to City Hospital in serious condition. A fire alarm was raised from 150 Portland Street after workers contacted live wires on the third floor. A theft at Neal F Loherty’s liquor store, 175 Cambridge Street, yielded 5 cents in coins and a missing $20 bill. District Attorney Moran and ex Alderman Elton are noted as patients.
John Collins aged 17 fell into a raw chemical vat at Cade Belting Company works in Brighton and remained submerged for about three quarters of an hour. He was rescued and taken to City Hospital in critical condition. friend Peter Carney alerted engineers who freed him from the deadly mixture of gasoline and rubber fumes. Collins had warned hours earlier to watch his movements near the vat.
Harvard varsity swimmers crowning a season opener at Providence will meet Brown in a dual meet. Events include 50 and 100 yard dashes 220 yard swim plunge for distance diving a four man relay and a water polo game. Scoring allocates five points for first three for second and one for third with polo scored separately.
Charles B. Osgood of the C E Osgood Company has retired as president of the Home Furnishers Association of Massachusetts and been elected first vice president of the National Retail Furniture Dealers Association based in Chicago. The national group includes state and local associations and thousands of leading businessmen, recognizing his two years of work steering the Massachusetts association.
The Rev. Gilbert Bent, 83, married Mary E. Oldson, 45, at his Salem home. The ceremony was performed by Rev. Wilbur W. Mason. Bent is a retired Methodist clergyman and former United States Army chaplain from the War of the Rebellion, with 54 years in ministry.
The annual interclass fencing meet at Harvard in the Hem ehway gymnasium concluded with the senior team defeating rivals. Team members were C. A. Bliss, C. W. Tilton and B. S. Nussbaum with Bliss earning the cup for individual excellence and cups awarded to the team by ex-captain St. Gaudens.
The Well-Informed world seeks a simple gentle liquid laxative of known value. The California Fig Syrup Co offers Syrup of Figs and Elixir of Senna as a trusted remedy, manufactured to ethical standards and favored for its wholesome, prompt action. Buy the genuine product from leading druggists. price specified.
An explosion at a starch factory behind Hose Company No. 2 caused a major blaze and shattered windows in adjacent buildings. Two workers were inside, both burned, as debris damaged the coal wharf and Altham & Co. factory across the street. Estimated loss ranges from 10 000 to 100 000 dollars with several bodies feared buried in the ruins.
The Osmo-Chemic Physicians announce a limited free month of treatment for all patients who apply by February 15. The offer covers all medicines and diagnostics with a perfected X Ray to locate disease. No payment required for those starting at their office by the deadline.
A string of testimonials extols the Osmo-Chemic Physicians claiming cures for a range of ailments. Names and addresses from Massachusetts to New Hampshire vouch for relief from cancer catarrh asthma bronchitis and other conditions after the new light treatment. These endorsements present a broad promotional appeal to prospective patients seeking relief.
The Osmo-Cemic System of Medicine by J L Plunkett M D chief consulting physician invites readers to request a book on a disease. Office hours run daily from 9 to 12 and 2 to 6 or 8 pm with Sunday hours. Located at Syaga offices Suite 8 9 10 entrance 18 Boylston St Boston MA. Send 2 cent stamp.
Society notes announce the engagement of Miss Alice Gardiner of Marlboro Street to Livingston Davis of Boston. Gardiner is a Vincent Club vice-president and Harvard graduate Davis is connected with the Automotive and Eastern Yacht clubs. The couple, from prominent Boston families, plan a soon wedding.
Campbell defeated Crocker 150 to 109 in the eighth game of the C class amateur billiard tourney at the Hub Palace. Tonight Frank plays Klucken.
McHale defeated McCune 125 to 82 in last night’s New England pool championship event led by McHale’s sharp breaks and early lead at the tourney.
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